Welcome to the Department of Economics

Members of our
faculty are known nationally and internationally for their applied microeconomic research on issues of public policy relevance.

We have a high-quality undergraduate program within which we have two alternative tracks,
BA and
BS. In both tracks we provide a strong foundation in micro- and macroeconomics through our introductory and intermediate courses, which is followed by more specialized courses or electives. Undergraduates can choose from a wide range of electives in International Economics, Labor Economics, Public Economics, Urban Economics, Health Economics, Development Economics and Econometrics. There is an
Economics Association, sponsored by the Department and run by students with advice from faculty. Students are also eligible for Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics Honor society) and awards for academic distinction.

Congratulations to John Yinger,Trustee Professor, Economics and Public Administration and International Affairs, has been selected as APPAM's 2017 Steven D. Gold Award recipient. The award recognizes a person who has made a significant contribution to public financial management in the field of intergovernmental relations and state and local finance and is given annually by the Association of Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM).

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Economics News

Devashish Mitra, participated in the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) conference on Making Trade Inclusive. Mitra answered questions on how trade has spurred growth in Asia, what difficulties have emerged when adjusting to competition in world markets, and how governments can help ease those adjustments.